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OPUS

Liquid Crystal

OPUS

Liquid Crystal

5.  Please  refer  to  the  selected  Photocentric  Resin 

Cleaners’ TDS for guidelines on wash cycle time and 

subsequent steps. 

- Photocentric Resin Cleaner TDS 

- Photocentric Resin Cleaner 30 TDS 

Parts can be cleaned in 15 minutes using Photocentric 

Resin  Cleaner  or  alternatively,  in  10  minutes  using 

Photocentric Resin Cleaner 30.
6. Once the print has been washed, rinse using water 

to remove excess resin and solvent. For Photocentric 

Resin Cleaner, rinse using hot water. For Photocentric 

Resin Cleaner 30, rinse using warm water. 

7.Photocentric highly recommends using 

compressed air to dry parts thoroughly. 

Alternatively, leave rinsed parts aside to dry.

Cure M+
1. Switch on the Cure M+ using the 

power switch at the front.
2. Place platform on the base of the cure 

unit and close the door, securing with the 

safety latch on the right-hand side. 
3. Set the timer for 60 minutes at 60°C 

or until parts are fully cured. 
4. Remove the platform from Cure M+. Please 

refer to Section 8.1 for further guidance 

on removing parts from the platform.
5.

power switch at the front.
Cure L2
1.Switch on the Cure L2 using the 

power switch at the front.
2. 

bracket into the Cure L2 with parts facing 

down, securing the handles on the inserts.
3. Set the timer for 60 minutes at 60°C 

or until parts are fully cured.
4. Remove the platform and the bracket from the 

Cure L2. Please refer to section 8.1 for further 

guidance on removing parts from the platform.

8.1 REMOVING PARTS FROM 

THE PRINT PLATFORM

To remove parts from the print platform, Photocentric 

recommend thermal shocking (with the exception of 

Durable UV80 resin).
1.  Upon  removing  platforms  from  the  cure  unit, 

submerge fully in cold water.
2.  Parts  will  become  immediately  free  from  the 

platform.
Alternatively,  parts  can  be  removed  from  the 

platform using the scraper or cutters provided in the 

Accessory Box.
Cut through the supports to free parts. 

All  parts  produced  using  LC  Opus  will  need  to  be 

post-cured using UV light and heat to fully cure the 

resin and achieve the correct material properties.

Photocentric  recommends  using  the  Photocentric 

Cure M+ and Cure L2

8.  POST-CURING

Cure M+

External dimensions are:

440 (W) x 270 (D) 390 (H) mm.

Internal dimensions are:

350 (W) x 270 (D) x 260 (H) mm.
You  can  cure  parts  with  160mm  height  on  the 

platform. 
Photocentric  Cure  M+  can  be  purchased  from 

this 

webpage

The user manual for Cure M+ can be downloaded 

from this 

webpage

. Or from 

LC Opus Resource 

Hub. 

Here,  you  can  also  browse  guidance  on  the 

following:

- Using your cure unit

- Programs

- Maintenance

- Environmental Operating Conditions

Cure L2

External dimensions are:

700 (W) x 600 (D) x 700 (H) mm.

Internal dimensions are:

500 (W) x 350 (D) x 550 (H) mm.
You  can  cure  parts  with  220mm  height  on 

Air  Wash  L  bracket,  one  or  two  Opus 

platform(s)  can  be  post-cured  simultaneously. 
Photocentric  Cure  L2  can  be  purchased  from 

this  

webpage.

The user manual for Cure L2 can be downloaded 

from this 

webpage

, Or from 

LC Opus Resource 

Hub. 

Here,  you  can  also  browse  guidance  on  the 

following:

- Using your cure unit

- Programs

- Maintenance

- Environmental Operating Conditions

Photocentric Cure M+

Photocentric Cure L2

NOTE: 

Wear  gloves  when  handling  platforms  with 

traces of liquid resin or cleaning product on the 

surface. Handle the parts with care. 
NOTE: 

Wear  heat  resistant  gloves  when  handling 

platforms after curing. 

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3.Grip the handles of the print platform securely and 

gently pull towards you to remove it.

4. Place the platform into either Air Wash L or Wash 

shown below).

When using Wash 15, ensure the basket is removed 

prior  to  parts  being  washed.  This  has  been 

LC Opus Resource Hub. 

Air Wash L Bracket

Wash 15 Bracket

NOTE: 

Wear  gloves  and  safety  glasses  when  working 

with Photocentric Resin Cleaners. 

NOTE: 

After removing the print platform from the printer, 

it can be helpful to tilt it and hold it over the vat to 

print to your cleaning station, use paper towel or 

a suitable tray to catch any drips.

WARNING

prior to the Cleaning and Post-Curing steps. If 

of parts.

Summary of Contents for Liquid Crystal Opus

Page 1: ... uk www photocentricgroup com UK USA DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS Do not throw this electronic device into the waste when discarding To minimize pollu tion and ensure utmost protection of the global environment please recycle or return to Photocentric for recycling THE NEXT GENERATION OF 3D PRINTING IS HERE Revision 7 08 02 2022 LC OPUS USER MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ric Studio Set Up 5 5 Uploading Files 6 Printing 7 Cleaning Prints 8 Post Curing 8 1 Removing Parts from the Print Platform 9 Housekeeping 9 1 Cleaning the Resin Vat 9 2 Cleaning the Print Platform 10 Maintenance 10 1 General Maintenance 10 2 Resin Vat Re Skinning 10 3 Print Platform Resin Vat Re Calibration 10 4 Printer Hood Adjustement 1 2 3 4 5 5 5 7 8 8 10 12 13 14 15 15 16 16 16 16 18 20 ...

Page 3: ...strial environments BS EN 62368 1 2014 A11 2017 Audio video information and communication technology equipment Safety requirements 8 Additional information Signed for and on behalf of Photocentric Ltd Place of issue Peterborough Date of issue 22nd June 2021 Name Paul Holt Position Managing Director Signature MANUFACTURER PHOTOCENTRIC MODEL LC OPUS BUILD SIZE 310 x 174 x 220mm SOFTWARE Photonic 3D ...

Page 4: ...pus should not be operated in direct light from the sun or any UV light source ambient light for long hours Liquid Crystal Opus should be operated in an ambient temperature of 20 C 25 C Liquid Crystal Opus should be operated in a well ventilated room Do not operate Liquid Crystal Opus with the hood open as you may be exposed to crush hazards harmful UV light or other hazards Photopolymer resin is ...

Page 5: ...ystal Printer System Icon Wi Fi Printer Hood Icon Printer System is not ready Printer System is launching Printer System is up and running No Wi Fi Connection Strong Wi Fi connection Good Wi Fi Connection Weak Wi Fi Connection Poor Wi Fi Connection Printer Hood is closed and printer is ready to be used Printer Hood is open Printer IP address appears when the printer is connected to a network If no...

Page 6: ...1 Upon opening Photocentric Studio select LC Opus down menu click Apply for the software to load supportasnecessary PleaserefertothePhotocentric Studio Support software videos for further guidance by following the link to the LC Opus Resource Hub to print from the tool panel for use when setting up the print your PC Please refer to Section 5 5 for further guidance 5 5 UPLOADING FILES 5 5 1 Online ...

Page 7: ...printing process 13 During the print the GUI will display various information including 4 Ensure that the resin vat is completely clean and dry to avoid print failures or damage 5 you have any doubt about the condition of the vat 6 Slide the resin vat into the printer you should feel a positive click 7 Pick the selected resin bottle heat to 30 C and shake well before use 2 Select Print Files from ...

Page 8: ...during this time Wash 15 External dimensions are 350 L x 400 W x 280 D mm Internal dimensions are 120 L x 300 W x 275 D mm You can wash parts with 105mm height from the platform Photocentric Wash 15 can be purchased from this webpage The user manual for Wash 15 can be downloaded from this webpage Or from LC Opus Resource Hub Here cleaning and emptying saturated resin cleaner and overall operation ...

Page 9: ...o free parts All parts produced using LC Opus will need to be post cured using UV light and heat to fully cure the resin and achieve the correct material properties Photocentric recommends using the Photocentric Cure M and Cure L2 8 POST CURING Cure M External dimensions are 440 W x 270 D 390 H mm Internal dimensions are 350 W x 270 D x 260 H mm You can cure parts with 160mm height on the platform...

Page 10: ...e provided silicone mat 9 Use paper towel to soak up the last of the resin in the vat 10 Use a small amount of suitable cleaning solvent walls Dry them thoroughly 11 Check for any fragments of cured resin using the soft spatula provided 12 you have any doubt about the condition of the vat 5 Remove the large torx screws using the T25 L Shape Torx Key keep them to one side 6 7 Clean the vat body tho...

Page 11: ...e the print platform and screen are completely clean failure to do so could lead to damage of the screen or inaccurate homing leading to print failures 3 Secure the print platform into the printer by tightening the turn knob 4 On the Main screen select Maintain 10 3 PRINT PLATFORM AND RESIN VAT RE CALIBRATION The print platform has been pre calibrated on our production line according to strict QC ...

Page 12: ...homing location Resin Vat Re Calibration To watch a video on Print Platform Re Calibration click here 1 Ensure the resin vat is completely clean and free from debris and remove vat from the printer 2 On the Main screen select Maintain 11 Tighten the adjustment bolt fully using the T25 L Shape Torx Key 9 Select Next 10 Align the platform so that it sits straight and level on the screen 10 4 PRINTER...

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